I tried to remove the switch covers on both my D1 and D1s to see what’s going on underneath. The difference is definitely very noticeable, and you wouldn’t be able to miss it.
Unfortunately, I ripped the rubber switch cover of the D1, thinking it would be a good idea to try and pull it out with a pair of needle nose pliers. What do I need to look for when I order a new one? I assume they’re pretty standard - are there any UK suppliers?
It’s necessary to remove the switch cover retaining ring first, by carefully prying it up with an X-Acto blade or similar, rotating it around the edge to gently pop it up.
After months of deciding I finally wanted to get a D4, but I’m only interested in the green color, and just my luck now it looks like the green is no longer available, it’s not showing as a color option anymore for the D4 anywhere. :rage:
It’s described as chalky because it objectively feels chalky. My D1S has the roughest finish by far of any light I own. Whether or not you like a chalky finish is a separate issue.
I probly won’t like a chalky finish , I’m glad I havnt got any lights with a chalky finish ,
I’ve got a D1 & a D4 in shiny black & ive got a D1s in Matt black & I like em all ,I especially like the feel of the Matt black grippy D1s.